HONORED ON PANEL 41W, LINE 71 OF THE WALL
JOHN CHARLES YATES
WALL NAME
JOHN C YATES
PANEL / LINE
41W/71
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DATE OF CASUALTY
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REMEMBRANCES
LEFT FOR JOHN CHARLES YATES
POSTED ON 9.26.2003
POSTED BY: Crystal L. Yates
Thank You
Dear John Yates,
Hello, My name is Crystal Yates and I would just like to tell you that I am proud of you and all those who died for the present and the future generation and may you rest in peace.
Thank You,
Crystal L. Yates
Hello, My name is Crystal Yates and I would just like to tell you that I am proud of you and all those who died for the present and the future generation and may you rest in peace.
Thank You,
Crystal L. Yates
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POSTED ON 6.14.2001
POSTED BY: CLAY MARSTON
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THIS BRAVE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OFFICER WHOSE NAME SHALL LIVE FOREVER MORE
2nd LIEUTENANT
JOHN CHARLES YATES
served as the
COMMUNICATIONS CHIEF
of
COMPANY " B "
FIRST AMPHIBIAN TRACTOR BATTALION
THIRD MARINE DIVISION ( REINFORCED )
and was a posthumous recipient of the
NAVY CROSS
PURPLE HEART
~~~ SEMPER FIDELIS ~~~
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE
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CITATION
FOR AWARD OF THE
NAVY CROSS
TO
2nd LIEUTENANT
JOHN CHARLES YATES
For extraordinary heroism while serving as the Communications Chief
of Company B, First Amphibian Tractor Battalion, Third Marine Division
in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of
Vietnam. On the morning of 17 October 1968, Second Lieutenant
Yates, then a Staff Sergeant, was participating in the transportation of
Marines by amphibian tractor during operations north of the Cua Viet
River in Quang Tri Province. When informed that one of the vehicles
had detonated a hostile antitank mine, immobilizing the tractor and
trapping the driver inside, he unhesitatingly ran to the disabled and
flaming vehicle. Undaunted by the danger of potential explosions
from fire he observed within the tractor, he completely disregarded
his own safety as he fearlessly climbed on top of the vehicle. While
he was preparing to enter the tractor through the crew chief's hatch to
rescue the driver, the fuel cells within the vehicle exploded and
fatally injured Second Lieutenant Yates. By his courage, bold
initiative and unwavering devotion to duty, Second Lieutenant Yates
inspired all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the
United States Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service.
He gallantly gave his life for his country.
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